BIOL 3327

Entomology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

The course is an introduction to the study of insects. Topics include insect classification, evolutionary diversity, biology, ecology, behaviour, and various applied aspects. Through this survey of the insects, students will gain an appreciation of insect biodiversity as well as their economic and ecological importance.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:05-11:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:05-11:55LSC-Common Area C23430027

Lab

Lab B01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat13:05-16:55LSC-Biol&earth B210030028

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2026 syllabus by Tatiana Rossolimo. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Quiz 1June 6

25%Quiz 2June 11

30%Final lab examComprehensive; June 17

20%Insect collectionSubmit June 16

Textbooks

Introduction to the Study of Insects, 6th edition, D. J. Borror, C. A. Triplehorn, and N. F. Johnson (optional)
Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects, 7th edition, N. Johnson and C. Triplehorn (optional)
Essential Entomology, G. C. McGavin (optional)

Course rules

Missed exam: Make-up exams require prior arrangement or a dire emergency and consist of a two-hour oral examination.

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